Hannah Sorila is a writer and community organizer who aims to align intention and impact...
GUILFORD-So Trump has been elected - again. If last time was bad, this time will...
The writers note that they originally sent this letter to their congregation. "We offer it...
WESTMINSTER WEST-Thank you to David Brooks for clearly saying in his Nov. 8 New York...
Panhandling. Begging. Asking for donations. Regardless of the terminology, asking people for money has remained a hot-button issue for the community. From conversations at Selectboard meetings to special community discussions about the topic to printed booklets, everyone has an opinion. Recently, the American Civil Liberties Union weighed in. As part of a national campaign, the Vermont chapter sent letters to six Vermont towns with anti-begging ordinances on the books. At stake for the ACLU: towns potentially infringing of people's First...
Vermont Department for Children and Families Commissioner Sean Brown testified before the House Human Services and Education Committees on Friday, Jan. 29 about the proposal from Gov. Phil Scott's administration to move child development activities from one division to other departments and agencies based on the areas of expertise. Brown called this the beginning of a conversation and a process for engagement of key stakeholders to get input. It was clear that the input would be about how to accomplish...
Most likely, the name Zachary Stephens has a familiar ring if you've read the Brattleboro Reformer at all this past decade. Or if you were a student taking classes at the In-Sight Photography Project. Or if you knew someone who was. Stephens, the Reformer's principal photojournalist for several years, has served as program director at In-Sight over the past decade. Two years ago, he decided to get his master's degree. He pursued this goal while raising his family and still...
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